bifoliate

[ bahy-foh-lee-it, -eyt ]

adjective

1. having two leaves.

bifoliate

/ baɪˈfəʊlɪˌeɪt; -ɪt /

adjective

1. having only two leaves

Word History and Origins

Origin of bifoliate¹

First recorded in 1830–40; bi- ¹ + foliate